Cybersecurity & Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Safeguarding

This contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity measures aligned with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on all covered systems. The scope includes ensuring that all technical, administrative, and physical controls specified in the NIST framework are properly documented, enforced, and auditable to meet federal standards for protecting sensitive but unclassified data. The contractor must be prepared to support and successfully pass Department of Defense cybersecurity assessments, demonstrating continuous compliance with required security controls and readiness for independent evaluation. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under NAICS code 541512 for computer systems design services. The contract is positioned to support critical defense infrastructure, where the handling and processing of CUI demands rigorous adherence to federal cybersecurity mandates. While the place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, the obligations are nationwide and align with DoD-wide expectations for CUI protection and assessment readiness, requiring ongoing vigilance, reporting, and proactive security management without reliance on temporary or partial solutions.